Is there a high chance of getting pregnant if you have intercourse 24 hours after ovulation?

The chance of getting pregnant if you have intercourse 24 hours after ovulation is relatively low, but it is still possible to get pregnant.

When a woman is ovulating, the follicle ruptures and releases the egg, which is waiting for fertilization in the fallopian tube. Its activity is strongest within 24 hours after ovulation. Therefore, the probability of pregnancy during intercourse is highest during this period. However, over time, the egg's ability to conceive diminishes. If you have sex within 24 hours to 48 hours after ovulation, the chance of pregnancy will decrease to about 50%.

The following is a specific explanation of this phenomenon:

1. Egg survival time

After the egg is released, its survival time is limited. The survival time is generally about 24 hours. Therefore, within 24 hours of intercourse after ovulation, the fertilization ability of the egg has begun to decline.

2. Sperm survival time

Although sperm can survive in the female body for 2 to 3 days, the chance of sperm and egg combining during intercourse 24 hours after ovulation has been reduced.

3. The importance of contraceptive measures

If you do not plan to become pregnant, you should take effective contraceptive measures, such as condoms or oral emergency contraceptive pills, whenever you have sex. Avoid unwanted pregnancies.

4. Individual differences

Everyone’s physical condition and menstrual cycle are different, so the specific chance of conception will also vary from person to person.

5. Other influencing factors

Age, health status, lifestyle and psychological state may affect the chance of pregnancy.

In general, although the chance of pregnancy during intercourse 24 hours after ovulation is relatively low, it is still possible to get pregnant. For women planning to become pregnant, it is recommended to accurately grasp the timing of ovulation to increase the success rate of conception. At the same time, women who have no childbearing plans should take effective contraceptive measures to avoid unwanted pregnancies.